Sourdough FAQ

Got sourdough questions? You'll find the answers here in the sourdough FAQ archives! Browse here for helpful answers to popular questions about making sourdough recipes. Learn about making and troubleshooting a starter, and my article on the best equipment to use. Two of the most popular sourdough FAQs are "Why is my sourdough so wet and sticky?" and "How long does sourdough discard last in the fridge?".

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Proofing Sourdough In The Fridge (Cold Proofing Tips)

Proofing Sourdough In The Fridge (Cold Proofing Tips)

How To Laminate Sourdough

How To Laminate Sourdough

BEST FLOUR FOR SOURDOUGH BREAD

Bread Flour vs All Purpose Flour: Best Flour for Sourdough Bread

Proofing basket alternative

Proofing Basket Alternative: What To Use Instead of A Banneton

Bread deflates when scored

Help! My Sourdough Bread Deflates When Scored

Benefits of sourdough autolyse

Autolyse vs Fermentolyse: Which One Should You Use?

Why Is My Sourdough So Wet & Sticky?

Why Is My Sourdough So Wet & Sticky?

Why Is My Sourdough Starter Runny?

Why Is My Sourdough Starter Runny?

How To Use Diastatic Malt Powder in Sourdough Bread

How To Use Diastatic Malt Powder in Sourdough Bread

HOW MANY CALORIES IN SOURDOUGH BREAD

How Many Calories in Sourdough Bread?

Travelling With Sourdough Starter

Travelling With Sourdough Starter

Salt in Sourdough Bread: And What To Do If You Forget!

Salt in Sourdough Bread: And What To Do If You Forget!

Can Dogs Eat Sourdough Bread?

Can Dogs Eat Sourdough Bread?

Can you feed sourdough starter right from the fridge?

Can I Use Sourdough Starter Straight From The Fridge?

How To Bake Sourdough Without Dutch Oven

How To Bake Sourdough Without Dutch Oven

How long does sourdough discard last in the fridge?

How Long Does Sourdough Discard Last In The Fridge?

How to get more open crumb sourdough

How To Get More Open Crumb Sourdough

How to get dark crust on sourdough bread

How To Get Dark Crust On Sourdough Bread

blistered sourdough bread

How To Get Blisters On Sourdough Bread

How to store sourdough starter in the fridge

How To Store Sourdough Starter In The Fridge

Top 10 Tips for Better Sourdough